AdvocacySD

08/22/2025

06/26/2025

Disability doesn’t mean “can’t”. It means doing things differently.

05/15/2025

We regularly get calls from parents whose student with an IEP has been suspended. Last week alone we represented a family at an pre-expulsion hearing and suspension appeal meeting where both students had IEPs.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about these situations and your rights as a parent/guardian.

Learn how IEP suspension laws apply to students with IEPs and what rights protect them during school discipline.

03/20/2025

https://www.copaa.org/news/696568/Say-No-to-Dismantling-ED-Protect-Our-Kids.htm

Washington DC– In response to the White House issuing an executive order (EO) calling for the Secretary of Education to develop a plan to dismantle the Department of Education (ED), Denise Marshall, CEO, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) issued the following statement:

01/27/2025

Can a child with an IEP fail classes? Read more hear to find out:

My child has an IEP but is still failing? Learn why IEPs don't guarantee passing grades and how to advocate for better support.

10/26/2024

Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Send a kiddo in the hospital a Halloween card!

https://secure1.chla.org/site/SPageNavigator/halloween/2024.html?utm_source=em1ctrl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hall24&s_src=hall24em1ctrl&fbclid=IwY2xjawGJN-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcOlv9qmzFBg4e7Yf-nFVWwR6GP0AFWU9Ha3Ssn6uhD6Eb9vKJoLpYGd6w_aem_-LPZKAqimtLHiJeW96ofkQ

You can help a child in the hospital have a spook-tacular Halloween. Send a special card before the deadline.

10/24/2024

Did you know you can text 911? Especially for those who are nonverbal or if you are too injured to speak, this is great to know!

10/15/2024

Attention Poway Unified Parents: if your child was receiving specialized academic instruction at Creekside Elementary last year, you are going to want to read this. Contact officials if your child had this case manager.

The Poway Unified School District says the 63-year-old James Reed resigned in February.

10/12/2024

We are hearing a lot from parents about a denial of services because of budget or staff shortages. This is absolutely not a reason to deny or withhold services:

Learn how staff shortages impact IEP and 504 Plans. Discover your student's rights and options in special education during teacher shortages.

08/29/2024

Who is ready for the 2024 ParaOlympics?! We are!!!

https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024/news/wait-over-paralympic-games-open-28-august

06/01/2024

The disability community unites at rallies across the state to tell the Governor and legislators that any delays or cuts in funding vital disability services...